Traveling through the vast desert, Wes eventually saw something in the distance. It looked like a wrecked part of a locomotive from a very long time ago. Arriving at this odd looking place he saw he saw two guys in weird clothing, standing front of a hover car, the two men didn't interest Wes at all but what did interest him was the large burlap sack they had in back of the hover car. Growing suspicious he turned off the motorcycle and hopped off as Espeon and Umbreon woke from their nap and immediately jumped out of the seat to Wes's side, ready to guard their master.
Wes stepped a little bit closer and began to hear into their conversation.
"Haha, we sure pigged out. I swear pulling off a job always adds flavor to a good meal." One of them said.
"You bet," The other one responded, "We also bagged ourselves a big catch, things are looking up for us, the boss is sure to give us some big rewards after he shown him what we've got."
Wes then walked right past them and decided to ignore them.
"I best not bring attention to myself now that I'm on the run" He thought to himself.
However as he walked past the car, he swore he could hear something inside the sack but he continued walking as the two men left with sack. Looking up at the sign hanging from the the entrance, he read what it said.
"Outskirt Stand, huh? I better get some food here because I'm starving." he said as he walked in with Espeon and Umbreon following right behind him.
Entering the diner, Wes looked around and only saw a few people. He found a seat by the counter and the man behind it smiled as he went up to him.
"Hey there, haven't seen you before." The man said to him.
Wes however did not look at the man, because he wasn't sure if he would know who he was.
"Yeah, I'm not from around here." He said quickly hoping the man would leave him alone soon.
"Oh your a traveler, huh? Well why don't you relax for a bit and let me whip you up something to eat." The man said happily
"Thank you, I'll just take a burger." Wes said quickly as the man nodded his head and left him alone.
He sighed in relief as Umbreon licked one of his hands and Espeon did the same with the other."
"All right you two." He said with a chuckle at the Pokemon he considered bottomless pits.
He brought out a can of Pokemon food that he stole form the Team Snagem hideout and placed half of the food in front of Espeon and the other half in front of Umbreon. The two Pokemon began devouring the food like pigs as he chuckled rolled his eyes at the two Pokemon who were the closest things he ever had to friends.
As the two Pokemon ate their food a news flash appeared on the TV on the wall. Wes immediately recognized the building the reporter was standing in front of.
"Authorities have made a stunning announcement on the mysterious building that exploded in Eclo Canyon." The reporter said. "It was Team Snagem's hideout."
Wes rolled his eyes in annoyance.
"Oh great, I was hoping it would take them longer to find out what the place was." he said to himself as the reporter continued.
"The hideout was discovered only as a result of the explosion. By the time police had arrived, the ruined building had already been abandoned. The cause of the explosion is under investigation. It should become apparent eventually."
"Espeon, Umbreon, let's get going." Wes ordered.
Umbreon looked up at his master angrily. He had not finished eating and was starving.
Wes rolled his eyes before saying, "I will get you both more food at the Pokemon Mart when we actually find a town."
Umbreon continued to stare angrily at Wes until Espeon came to his side and nuzzled his cheek with her nose letting him know that things would be alright Umbreon looked at his mate for a moment and gave up. The trio then left the building.
Once they were outside they began making their way to the motorcycle as Wes began to speak.
"We can't risk being discovered by anybody until things settle down a little bit, so we have to keep mo-"
"Hey you!" A voice shouted behind him.
Turning around the young trainer saw a man with pink hair walking towards him. He tensed up as he feared he may have been discovered. Espeon and Umbreon stood in front of their master protectively.
"Your a Pokemon Trainer aren't you?" the man asked.
Wes then relaxed since the man didn't recognize who he was.
"Yeah I'm a trainer, now is that all you stopped me for, because my Pokemon and I have to get going." He replied rather rudely as he got on his motorcycle with Espeon and Umbreon getting in the side car.
"Wait hold on a second man, the names Willie. I'm a trainer myself and you look like a pretty tough trainer." The man said as Wes tapped on the handlebars impatiently. "I stopped you because I'd like to have a battle with you, I think it would be great experience for my Pokemon to battle against yours because I bet your Pokemon are pretty tough too."
"Not interested, Find someone else to battle you." Wes said clearly annoyed as he kicked the ignition pedal making the motorcycle roar to life.
"Oh come on man, relax a bit, stop and smell the roses, besides I doubt I'd have a chance at beating you." Willie said.
"I said forget it! I don't have the time or the patience right now to battle you so get lost!" Wes snapped angrily having enough of this persistent trainer.
He was about to drive off until Espeon and Umbreon jumped out of the motorcycle and stood in front of him in battle positions. They wanted to battle Willie's Pokemon even though he didn't.
Letting out a sigh of defeat he turned off the motorcycle and got off the bike.
"Fine, I'll battle you but let's make this quick." He said.
"Alright let's rumble! Go my Zigzagoons!" Willie shouted as he threw his Pokeballs.
The two Raccoon Pokemon popped out in front of the trainer and Wes just stared at them.
"I'm being stopped to fight two Zigzagoons!?" Wes thought to himself.
"Espeon, Umbreon, let's do this." Wes said.
The two Pokemon nodded their heads as he called out his attacks.
"Espeon use confusion on the Zigzagoon on the right and Umbreon use bite on the one on the left!"
Espeon shot out wave of psychic energy at her target which sent it flying halfway across the battlefield knocking it unconscious. Willie was shocked at the Pokemon's power and returned his beaten Pokemon to it's Pokeball.
Umbreon charged at his target with his sharp teeth showing the entire time he then pounced at Zigzagoon and bit down hard into his neck causing the little Pokemon to howl in pain.
"That's enough, Umbreon, let it go!" Wes ordered.
Umbreon did as he was told and released his jaws from Zigzagoon's neck and went back to his master.
"Zigzagoon, are you okay!?" Willie asked with worry
The Pokemon nodded it's head but shook with fear as it saw the Umbreon staring at it.
"Use, tackle on Umbreon!" Willie ordered
Zigzagoon did as it was told even though it didn't want to go anywhere near the Pokemon that hurt it. Unfortunately, Wes had different plans for his opponent.
"Espeon, finish it off with Confusion!" He shouted quickly.
The little Zigzagoon didn't stand a chance when it's opponent shot her Powerful psychic wave.
Zigzagoon fell to the ground unconscious and Willie returned it to it's Pokeball as Wes stroked his Pokemon who were satisfied with their victory.
"Well man, I was right about you, you are one tough trainer." Willie complimented with a smile obviously showing no hard feelings "In fact I think you should head to Phenac City and test your skills against the trainers there. Phenac City's not too far from here just head west and you'll be there in no time."
Wes simply nodded his head before saying, "Thanks, but now my Pokemon and I have to get going."
He then jumped back on his motorcycle as Espeon and Umbreon jumped back into the seat they shared. Wes then started up the bike and went to the west like Willie said.
"Well that was a waste of time," He said as he thought about the battle he just had. "At least he told me where I can find a city."
Wes and his Pokemon then rode on in silence hoping to get to Phenac City soon.
Author's Note: I hope you enjoyed this chapter. For some reason I could always see Wes being somewhat impatient and having an attitude problem. Anyway, I'll see you all next chapter.